Description
Raspberry orange pistachio ricotta cake brings Mediterranean sunshine right to your kitchen table with delightful layers of tangy ricotta and fresh fruit. Crumbly pistachios and zesty orange add perfect texture and flavor that make this dessert a total crowd-pleaser for family gatherings.
Ingredients
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Primary Ingredients:
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup chopped pistachios
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Flavor Enhancers:
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Zest of 1 orange
- Juice of 1 orange
Instructions
- Cream 1 cup ricotta, 1 cup sugar, and ½ cup softened butter in a mixing bowl until smooth and well-blended.
- Whisk 2 large eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract into the creamy mixture until fully incorporated.
- Sift 1 cup all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt into a separate bowl.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently to create a consistent batter.
- Gently incorporate 1 cup fresh raspberries, ½ cup chopped pistachios, orange zest, and orange juice into the batter.
- Grease a 9-inch cake pan thoroughly with butter or cooking spray.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared cake pan, spreading evenly with a spatula.
- Place the pan in a preheated oven at 350°F and bake for exactly 38 minutes.
- Check cake doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should come out clean.
- Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely at room temperature before slicing.
Notes
- Use full-fat ricotta for a richer, creamier texture in the cake that holds moisture beautifully.
- Gently fold raspberries into the batter to prevent them from breaking and bleeding color throughout the cake.
- Toast pistachios before adding to enhance their nutty flavor and provide a delightful crunch in each bite.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free flour blend to maintain the cake’s tender crumb.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Cakes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 279 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 102 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg